1.
knife
although, if you have one of these handy, you probably aren't reading this list for alternative tools
105 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
2.
thumbtacks
98 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
3.
broken glass
75 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
4.
teeth
great for opening difficult packaging, though your dentist and mother will cringe if they catch you using them this way
61 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
5.
nail
55 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
6.
mower blades
39 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
7.
throwing stars
33 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
8.
arrowhead
one of the original sharp tools, and well-honed, it can still take care of most cutting and puncturing tasks
29 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
9.
dart
handiest in bars and fraternity houses
24 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
10.
mind
21 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
11.
tongue
metaphorically speaking, a sharp tongue can cut right through you
17 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
12.
machete
assuming you're not doing any fine line cutting, this might work
13 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
13.
fishing hooks
12 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
14.
fingernails
10 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
15.
pin
could be just the thing if you need to puncture rather than cut
10 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
16.
bee stinger
okay, so it's not the most practical "tool" to reach for, but it is sharp
7 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
17.
pencil
assuming it's sharpened, of course
6 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
18.
porcupine quill
3 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
19.
bird's beak
see "bee stingers"
3 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
20.
wood screw
2 points - added 14 years ago by phdlist -
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